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  I replaced a bulb in my Polo but the warning message is still present. How can I get rid of this? 5 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 Polo has a warning message about the daytime running light. The bulb was faulty and I had it replaced, and it is now working. However the warning...
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  Should we buy a hybrid car? 7 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend the best buy for us? We're after a new hybrid car for a retired professional couple? We do approximately 5000 miles/year. Most of our...
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  Is the Mercedes Sprinter a reliable van? 6 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2020 Mercedes Sprinter. It has FSH and seems to run and drive ok. t is £14,000+VAT and has 99,995 miles on the clock. Are these...
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  I want a small, frugal car with good boot space that is fun to drive, what are my options? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on my second Panda, now 15 years old. I really like it but time to change, what was good, 1.3 diesel power, suprising amount of fun and decent handling,...
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  Are there cambelt issues with the 1.2 PureTech engine? 26 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2019 C4 Cactus, I have read that there are some cambelt issues, can you please advise on when you should change cambelt on these...
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  My old Peugeot 407 has failed its MoT, should I pay £2000 to have it repaired? 20 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 16-year old Peugeot 407 which has just failed its MOT, mainly because of all the electronic problems causing alarms showing about ABS, the speedometer...
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  Do I need an E5 additive for my classic Daimler? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am fortunate to have and look after a 1969 Daimler Sovereign (420). I am having to use E5 fuel and would appreciate your guidance on which additive(s)...
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  Do I drive enough miles a year for a diesel? 12 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a Citroen C3 Picasso, it's a 2015 diesel, and I was worried I may not do enough miles in it to keep the DPF healthy. I'll be doing about...
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  What's the best small plug-in hybrid? 7 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm elderly and being blinded with science. I want a small plug in hybrid whose battery will not cost a fortune when it dies as my available cash is about...
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  What's the most reliable small SUV that can cope with snow? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just started as district nurse in the wonderful but very hilly area of the Pennines, West Yorkshire. She needs a reliable automatic, probably...
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  Is a Ford Mondeo ST220 a good investment? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2004 Ford Mondeo Ghia X 130 diesel currently and like the spec, reliability and comfort on long distances. Is the ST220 a practical buy to replace...
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  How can I give my modified Morris Minor better ground clearance? 7 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Morris Minor fitted with an 1800cc Morris Marina engine and running gear. The heavier engine and reduced ground clearance causes the sump to ground...
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  What's the best way to get insurance for a 17 year old? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My son is getting his older brothers car for his 17th birthday. My dilemma is do we register the car in his name for now, with me as a named driver until...
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  Is my Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 compatable with E5 petrol? 14 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please advise if E5 would be suitable for my 2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 petrol? I have been using E10 fuel but am getting problems with the engine...
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  How reliable is the Toyota Avensis? 1 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Avensis 1.6 D4D estate with 65,000 miles on the clock. It has a full dealer service history. I have read that the engine is not reliable...
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  Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to...
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  Does mileage affect diesel particulate filters (DPF)? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  You recently suggested that low mileage has an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters. Low mileage has nothing to do with it. If I don’t regularly...
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  Can you recommend a short estate car with a flat load space? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Peugeot 207 SW but reliability is making us think that it's time for a change. We prefer to have a short estate car with a flat load...
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  Can you recommend a reliable automatic used car? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 SEAT Ibiza has suddenly stopped working at 50,000 miles due to problems with the DSG. I only bought this car in 2018, and wasn't looking to get...
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  How much should I pay for a Peugeot Partner van for a camper conversion? 7 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to be buying a small van with the intention of converting it into a small camper. How much should I put aside for a reliable Peugeot Partner...